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Mar 3, 2023 12:00 AM UTC

There's never been a more important time to build a diverse and inclusive workforce

With an extreme lack of skilled workers in the construction industry, there's never been a more important time to build a diverse and inclusive workforce. In this For Construction Pros article, they list some tips that could change the way women feel about careers in construction and attract them to our great industry. What are your thoughts? Is there anything you would add to their list?

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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Start at home letting our little girls play with trucks, dress up like construction workers. Normalize this for our future children. Let them know they can do anything they put their minds to and it's okay to be in construction. Schools should teach this as well.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    all of these are awesome! women in the industry is so important!!
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Like many others have already stated, reaching out to the youth. I don't think young women consider a career in the construction industry because it's not promoted.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Education besides training. There has been an increase of Women in engineering - especially with getting scholarships. There needs to be more programs in trade for women to take electrical and or the experience of operating equipment. There is definitely a shortage of skills workers in construction.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Promoting the industry at the middle and high school level is the best way to bring awareness
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Promote the construction industry from an entrepreneurial perspective to show women that now is one of the best times to get into an industry that has excellent opportunities to thrive!
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    I think it is amazing that finally women are able to be a part of this industry. It's wonderful that we are helping women learn about this industry and helping them be a part of it.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Promote vocational schools more and bring in speakers to schools to talk about the unions I agree with this. It would be great to have speakers at schools
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Normalizing this for the younger generations will only help women grow in this industry.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    I appreciate everything that being in the construction industry has done to enrich my life. We are indeed lucky to be on the cusp of women in the business.
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